Youth Enrichment Services (YES)

Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is a private, nonprofit organization which provides affordable and impactful sports-based youth development and leadership programming for Boston children and teens. Founded in 1968 by Richard Williams, YES believes deeply in the transformative power of engaging youth in active outdoor activities.

YES is dedicated to serving Boston youth with a targeted focus on reaching low-to-moderate income children and teens in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and our future neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. YES currently serves more than 1,600 children and teens annually.

YES Mission
Inspire youth through outdoor experiences and leadership opportunities that build confidence and prepare them to summit life’s challenges.

YES Vision
Empower Boston youth to lead and to achieve their full potential.